Can a revocable trust be revoked without using an attorney?
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Can a revocable trust be revoked without using an attorney?
If so, how?
Asked on January 18, 2011 under Estate Planning, Mississippi
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you can revoke a revocable trust if you are the grantor of the trust. Only the grantor of the trust can revoke it. Now, the trust was I assume "funded" with various assets. These assets should have been re-titled or re deeded (if property) in the name of the trust when they were transferred. Well now they have to again be re-titled and re deeded in the name of the individual to defund the trust. You will also have to file a document called a Revocation of Living Trust. Although you can indeed do this on your own I would not suggest preparing a deed, etc., without professional help. Good luck.
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